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Just what does a dog funeral entail? Dr. Brock finds out.

Restriction of some nutrients and supplementation with others helps pets with kidney disease live longer, better-quality lives.

Study indicates the risk for this zoonotic disease in veterinary patients can have seasonal and spatial distribution, especially in areas of rainfall.

Fecal samples from livestock sometimes need to be stored for later parasite analysis. Refrigeration for up to 1 week is the best way to preserve helminth egg counts in fecal samples from horses, according to a recent study.

Researchers from the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh investigated the association between breed and clinical behavior of the tumor.

A recent study suggests that positive attributes related to active pet care could translate to successful management of a chronic disease.

Study suggests that prognosis is good with splenectomy approach.

For the first time, a recent study has captured African monkeys eating bats—a finding that raises concern about the spread of zoonotic diseases such as Ebola.

A recent article in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report describes a pilot program to improve the reporting and management of dog bites in Gondar, Ethiopia.

What do you do when the emergency and specialty veterinarians you work with are really, really snooty about their general practice colleagues?

The USDA will funnel $2.4 million in competitive grants for veterinary education, extension programs, training, and direct support to set up or expand practices in underserved rural areas of the United States, the agency announced May 9.

Knowing the barriers to care may aid in educating clients and addressing concerns that may impede care.

Companies that sell or distribute antibiotics for use in food animals will soon have to report sales by animal species, according to a revised rule finalized on May 10 by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

A look at ideal dosing practices for this appetite stimulant in cats and what happens in cases of overdose.

Compared with mineral oil, fish oil supplementation for three months significantly improved objective measures of pain, lameness, and joint disease in dogs with osteoarthritis, according to a randomized, double-blind, multicenter trial.

In a recent preprint article, study authors confirmed Zika virus infection in 4 marmoset and 3 capuchin monkeys in Ceará, Brazil.

In the past few years, influenza D virus has been identified in cattle in the United States, France, and China. “Its intercontinental transmission and prevalence in both cattle and swine highlight its potential threat to other agricultural animals and humans,” write study authors.

Veterinarians play a key role in educating the public about infectious diseases, and are expected to face several client questions about Zika virus infection.

So how are you going to help that BCS 5/5 yellow Labrador retriever in your exam room? Diet, sure, but what about exercise?

A review recently published in The Veterinary Journal discusses ways to minimize errors in veterinary diagnostic testing, both with tests run in-house and those sent to diagnostic laboratories.

Regular use of thiol-detection strip tests during canine wellness examinations helped owners visualize periodontal disease, and substantially increased revenue from dental cleanings, radiology, and oral care products compared with one year prior, according to a multicenter study published in the Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology.

Heres a hint: It doesnt involve herbs or grunge music.

One of the most widely used veterinary anesthetics remains accessible, for now.

A recent study found that sulfadiazine given to pigs in powder form contaminated the environment to a greater degree than did sulfadiazine given in pelleted or granular forms.

Medical advances are prolonging the life of animals and heightening the need for senior veterinary care. Both the AAHA and the AAFP have published guidelines on senior wellness examinations.

A recent study provides details of prognosis, complications, and mortality risk factors in dogs undergoing laparotomy for primary splenic torsion.

These veterinarians ditched regular practice life. Could relief work be the answer to the horrible stress, miserable work-life balance and self-doubt pervasive in the industry?

Fireworks provoke anxiety behaviors such as running, sweating, and trembling in horses, according to a recent survey of New Zealand horse owners.